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​​What is the Difference Between Battery Power and Performance Mode for the Outdoor Security Camera Series 2?

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Your Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 comes with a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 3 months, depending on placement or usage. You may also purchase an outdoor power cable to allow your camera to stay awake and active, so that it may enter Performance Mode. This feature allows you to enjoy faster live streams and also begins recording the moment a motion event is observed while AI determines if the event was a person or another object (such as a passing car, a tree blowing in the wind, or an animal).


Battery Only Mode

Performance Mode

Power Source

Battery (Up to 3 months)

Wired

Motion Type

User Controlled

(Default: People Only)

User Controlled

(Default: People Only)

Motion Sensitivity

User Controlled
(Default: High)

User Controlled
(Default: High)

Night Vision

User Controlled
(Default: On)

User Controlled
(Default: On)

Spotlight

User Controlled

User Controlled

Video Quality

User Controlled
(Default: 1080p)

User Controlled
(Default: 1080p)

Siren

User Controlled
(Default: On)

User Controlled
(Default: On)

Mic & Audio

User Controlled
(Default: On)

User Controlled
(Default: On)

Status Light

User Controlled
(Default: On)

User Controlled
(Default: On)